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M. W. Towle Landscaping

18 Battcock Avenue
4.38(
8
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•Approved Pro

M. W. Towle Landscaping

18 Battcock Avenue
4.38(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
45 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

M. W. Towle Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. (Please note we do not work on chimneys.)

"MArty gave a great price and ggot the work done to my satisfaction very quick"

Ravi K on August 2025

M. W. Towle Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. (Please note we do not work on chimneys.)

"MArty gave a great price and ggot the work done to my satisfaction very quick"

Ravi K on August 2025

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Oceanside Landscaping, LLC

311 Route 236
4.70(
54
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•Approved Pro

Oceanside Landscaping, LLC

311 Route 236
4.70(
54
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Oceanside Landscaping, LLC ("Oceanside"), is a fully insured local landscaping and property maintenance company that has served residential and commercial businesses since 1995. Our mission is to increase the value, beauty, and functionality of our client's property. Our highly-trained staff is committed to delivering superior work that provides cost-effective landscaping solutions. Oceanside's services include lawn maintenance, commercial and residential landscape installations, spring and fall clean-ups, walkway and patio design and installation, plantings, snow removal and sanding. Contact Oceanside today to discuss your landscaping needs and learn how we can exceed your expectations. We have locations in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.

"Landscape crew were fast and efficient in fall cleanup project."

John W. W on December 2023

Oceanside Landscaping, LLC ("Oceanside"), is a fully insured local landscaping and property maintenance company that has served residential and commercial businesses since 1995. Our mission is to increase the value, beauty, and functionality of our client's property. Our highly-trained staff is committed to delivering superior work that provides cost-effective landscaping solutions. Oceanside's services include lawn maintenance, commercial and residential landscape installations, spring and fall clean-ups, walkway and patio design and installation, plantings, snow removal and sanding. Contact Oceanside today to discuss your landscaping needs and learn how we can exceed your expectations. We have locations in Southern Maine and the Seacoast of New Hampshire.

"Landscape crew were fast and efficient in fall cleanup project."

John W. W on December 2023

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Ever's Landscaping

24 Rockaway St
4.81(
122
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•Approved Pro

Ever's Landscaping

24 Rockaway St
4.81(
122
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

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"Ever called and set up a time to meet and check out my property. We discussed what I needed and he made recommendations which I happily accepted. We agreed on a price and work started. His workers were efficient, professional and hard workers. They were done in no time. My property looks amazing and I look forward to using his services again/"

Kathleen P on August 2025

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"Ever called and set up a time to meet and check out my property. We discussed what I needed and he made recommendations which I happily accepted. We agreed on a price and work started. His workers were efficient, professional and hard workers. They were done in no time. My property looks amazing and I look forward to using his services again/"

Kathleen P on August 2025

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Winning Landscapes

1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
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•Approved Pro

Winning Landscapes

1152 White Mountain Highway
4.41(
16
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Winning Landscapes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."

steven s on June 2020

Winning Landscapes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Did great job cleaning out years of debris and leaves. Wasn t best of weather but they kept working to complete job on time. Would use them again."

steven s on June 2020

K J A S Tree Services

4.97(
29
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•Approved Pro

K J A S Tree Services

4.97(
29
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1512 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This company was the first to respond to my request, provided a quote and was able to perform the service within two days of my request. They were fast, efficient, and ready and willing to work."

DONNA C on October 2025

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"This company was the first to respond to my request, provided a quote and was able to perform the service within two days of my request. They were fast, efficient, and ready and willing to work."

DONNA C on October 2025

All Natural Landscaping

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

All Natural Landscaping

5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
96 local quotes requested

All Natural Landscaping is a seasonal residential/commercial lawn care service offering outdoor services along the seacoast of Maine/New Hampshire. All Natural Landscaping has been providing excellent customer service and superior craftsmanship for 10 Years. Whether its weeding your gardens beds to designing & installing your landscape. You have made the right choice by calling All Natural Landscaping.

"Truly outstanding team with a wonderful positive, cheerful attitude. Great job every week. Strongly recommend!"

Andrew g on September 2022

All Natural Landscaping is a seasonal residential/commercial lawn care service offering outdoor services along the seacoast of Maine/New Hampshire. All Natural Landscaping has been providing excellent customer service and superior craftsmanship for 10 Years. Whether its weeding your gardens beds to designing & installing your landscape. You have made the right choice by calling All Natural Landscaping.

"Truly outstanding team with a wonderful positive, cheerful attitude. Great job every week. Strongly recommend!"

Andrew g on September 2022

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MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC

Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

MaineScapes Property Maintenance LLC

Old Fields Road
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
213 local quotes requested

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021

We are proud to offer a wide variety of landscaping services to make the vision you have, for your home's exterior living area, a reality. We specialize in lawn maintenance, hardscaping, patio building, irrigation installation and repairs, mulching, and more.

"Outstanding. Highly recommended. Excellent pricing, timely work completion will hire for more projects."

John M on March 2021

Callahan Electric

76 Old Marsh Hill Road
5.00(
5
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Callahan Electric

76 Old Marsh Hill Road
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

New construction/ Remodels Kitchen and Bathrooms Pools and Spas Heating and cooling systems Whole House and Portable Generators Service upgrades and Panels changes Solar and Battery Systems EV Car Chargers

"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"

Abbygail Z on January 2025

New construction/ Remodels Kitchen and Bathrooms Pools and Spas Heating and cooling systems Whole House and Portable Generators Service upgrades and Panels changes Solar and Battery Systems EV Car Chargers

"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"

Abbygail Z on January 2025

Ace Of Trades

Main ST
No reviews yet

Ace Of Trades

Main ST
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

We fix everything! We have experience in all different kinds of work. All of your basic trades, Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, and Plumbing, we even fix electronics and appliances as well. If you need something done try calling The Ace Of Trades!

We fix everything! We have experience in all different kinds of work. All of your basic trades, Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, and Plumbing, we even fix electronics and appliances as well. If you need something done try calling The Ace Of Trades!

SSG Pools

12 Esquire Rd
4.00(
20
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SSG Pools

12 Esquire Rd
4.00(
20
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Customers say: Quality work
50 years of experience

SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.

"I moved into my current home in late 2016 and discovered that Southshore Gunite built the pool and spa back in 1986 when they were located in Hanover, MA, so I got in touch with them when I needed help with the pool in the summer of 2017. We discussed a pool cover, which I ordered, and resurfacing the pool, which I didn't order right away. While waiting for the cover, I realized that I had a sizeable leak (300 gal/day) in the underground pool plumbing and arranged for SSG to come find the leak and fix it. After they didn't confirm I called and was told that they just had too many pools to close, and they couldn't fix my leak this year. They did eventually come and close the pool and install the cover. The cover seems to work; see attached photo. This spring (2018) I wanted to avoid the pool-opening rush, so I called SSG to see when would be the best time to open the pool and find the leaks. The kind woman who spoke to me got back later that afternoon, having talked to her boss, to tell me that (1) they had not built my pool (according to the building permit, Southshore Gunite did build the pool, but probably before records were computerized) (2) they only closed my pool because they expected me to resurface my pool (I guess the $6500 cover does not make me a valuable customer), and (3) they would neither open my pool this year nor help find and fix the leaks. So, I'm looking on Angie's list for pool services. I can only conclude that SSG really only wants to build new pools or resurface old ones and that anything else is a distraction. I'm guessing that they service pools they build because the owners expect it after spending several 10's of thousands of dollars. I may resurface my pool this year or next, but it won't be done by SSG."

GERHARD S on March 2018

SSG, or South Shore Gunite Pools, is New England's largest pool builder. We offer building, renovation and maintenance services to residential and commercial clients throughout New England. Headquartered in North Billerica MA, we have been setting the standard for gunite construction and quality swimming pools since 1975. We are shockingly unique in the way that we build, eliminating the uncertainty of relying upon subcontractors and operating with fully in-house employees. This strategy allows us to take full responsibility for our client's projects.

"I moved into my current home in late 2016 and discovered that Southshore Gunite built the pool and spa back in 1986 when they were located in Hanover, MA, so I got in touch with them when I needed help with the pool in the summer of 2017. We discussed a pool cover, which I ordered, and resurfacing the pool, which I didn't order right away. While waiting for the cover, I realized that I had a sizeable leak (300 gal/day) in the underground pool plumbing and arranged for SSG to come find the leak and fix it. After they didn't confirm I called and was told that they just had too many pools to close, and they couldn't fix my leak this year. They did eventually come and close the pool and install the cover. The cover seems to work; see attached photo. This spring (2018) I wanted to avoid the pool-opening rush, so I called SSG to see when would be the best time to open the pool and find the leaks. The kind woman who spoke to me got back later that afternoon, having talked to her boss, to tell me that (1) they had not built my pool (according to the building permit, Southshore Gunite did build the pool, but probably before records were computerized) (2) they only closed my pool because they expected me to resurface my pool (I guess the $6500 cover does not make me a valuable customer), and (3) they would neither open my pool this year nor help find and fix the leaks. So, I'm looking on Angie's list for pool services. I can only conclude that SSG really only wants to build new pools or resurface old ones and that anything else is a distraction. I'm guessing that they service pools they build because the owners expect it after spending several 10's of thousands of dollars. I may resurface my pool this year or next, but it won't be done by SSG."

GERHARD S on March 2018

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Portsmouth, NH

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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